About Catherine
Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.
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Acumen expands partnerships to bolster cyber security services for MSPs & VARs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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it training
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Acumen, a UK-based cyber security firm, reveals plans to expand partnerships with MSPs and VARs to deliver specialist security services amid heightened demand.
StarHub partners with Qualtrics to enhance growth & customer experience
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Singapore's StarHub gains support from Qualtrics in multi-year agreement, seeking to improve customer experience and drive growth within the telecommunications sector. Their joint goal is to achieve a $500m boost in revenue and savings by 2026.
ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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online security
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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planning
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ai
Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
Sembo unveils AI assistant revolutionising multi-destination travel booking
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Nordic-based travel agency, Sembo, introduces an AI assistant that enables personalised, multi-destination journey booking, a first in the travel industry.
Starline unveils Remote Plug-In Actuator for safer data centre operations
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Starline, a brand of Legrand, has launched a Remote Plug-In Actuator for use with its Track Busway tech, set to elevate safety and operational efficiency across data centres.
TechWorks launches AI initiative at Bletchley Park
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ai
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government
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collaboration
UK tech industry association, TechWorks, launches new venture at Bletchley Park, TechWorks AI, aimed at governing the challenges and prospects of AI technology.
Bridgewise secures $21M funding led by SIX Group & Group 11
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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investment
AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.
Laserfiche's growth driven by restructured partner programme
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Laserfiche, 2024's flourishing SaaS solution provider, expands their partner ecosystem for exponential growth, boosting customer engagement and business process optimisation through strategic initiatives.
Waave launches biometrically secured Waave Wallet in Australia
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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biometrics
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fintech
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cybersecurity
Waave launches Waave Wallet, a novel payment method using biometric security and real-time account transfer; a move to tackle cyber breaches and reduce Australia's AU$3 billion in annual merchant fees.
Legit Security announces strategic partnership with GuidePoint Security
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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application security
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
Cybersecurity firms, Legit Security and GuidePoint Security, form strategic partnership to enhance businesses' application security positions, helping them navigate challenges while bolstering productivity.
Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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it training
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software development
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developers
Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.
'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Emerging research from cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals that unsophisticated 'junk gun' ransomware presents a new threat, primarily to small and medium businesses.
New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.
Employment Hero's automated payroll to revolutionise Australian SMEs
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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hcm
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it automation
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payroll systems
Employment Hero acquires Employment Innovations and announces the creation of the world's first fully automated payroll process, which could save Australian SMEs as much as 80% in payroll admin time.
ThoughtSpot unveils new offerings to boost developer productivity
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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genai
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developers
ThoughtSpot is enhancing its offerings for developers including a rebranded ThoughtSpot Embedded solution, educational developers' courses and new certifications.
Healthcare sector's cybersecurity confidence misplaced, warns Kroll report
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Kroll's report reveals an alarming self-diagnosis gap in the healthcare sector's cybersecurity, with 26% of firms admitting immature processes, yet almost 50% claim they have 'very mature' systems.
Hitachi Vantara unveils advanced hybrid cloud platform
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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genai
Hitachi Vantara unveils the ground-breaking Virtual Storage Platform One, designed to revolutionise business data management amid generative AI growth and heightened cybersecurity concerns.
Gen Z less enthusiastic about AI in Aussie workplaces, says Seismic study
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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ai
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workplace
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sales
Despite being reputed as tech embracers, Gen Z exhibits less optimism for AI's workplace potential, suggests an Australian survey by Seismic.
Secolve & Asimily join forces to boost Australia's IoT security
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Secolve and Asimily join forces to bolster Australia's IoT risk management, enhancing security solutions for the nation's critical infrastructure and effectively tackling cybersecurity threats.